She Lyin'
Skip James · 1993
44 min · 16 tracks · blues
Haunting melodies and sparse instrumentation evoke the raw emotional depth of traditional Delta blues.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm So Glad — This track features a captivating blend of melancholy and hope, showcasing James' signature fingerpicking style and emotional vocal delivery.
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Devil Got My Woman — A classic blues lament, this song encapsulates themes of heartbreak and despair, highlighting James' ability to convey profound emotion through sparse lyrics.
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Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues — This track powerfully depicts the struggles of everyday life with its poignant lyrics and haunting melody, representing the essence of Delta blues.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Devil Got My Woman
The narrative shifts from external observations to an anguished internal monologue about love lost and personal torment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Night Long 1:22
- 2 Broke & Hungry 1:48
- 3 I'm So Glad 2:57
- 4 Bad Whiskey 1:35
- 5 Cypress Grove Blues 4:04
- 6 Catfish 5:05
- 7 Goin' Away to Stay 2:29
- 8 Crow Jane 2:08
- 9 Devil Got My Woman 3:12
- 10 She Lyin' 1:14
- 11 Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues 2:18
- 12 Drunken Spree 3:35
- 13 Black Gal 3:17
- 14 Illinois Blues 3:06
- 15 Worried Blues 3:27
- 16 Look Down the Road 3:00
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